Starter For Ten was recommended to me by Jackie after I had read and really enjoyed the author's latest book, One Day, earlier this year.
Starter For Ten is again set during the 1980's - obviously a time in history that the author has a great affinity for - and focuses on Brian Jackson who has just moved out of home for the first time after finishing high school and starting university. The book covers all those coming of age moments that occur when we start to become adults and yet still cling to many of our childhood friends, habits and comforts. The difference with this book is that the writing is incredibly funny and moving - making a great combination of laugh out loud moments and reflective periods when I could really empathise with Brian and the humiliations and conflicts he was going through.
This is an author I am really glad to have discovered.
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I think this book has been made into a movie starring James MacAvoy... If so, the film is quite good in its own right! I didn't realize at the time that it was based on a book.
I've seen (and loved) the film but never knew there was a book... I must investigate further!
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. The film is just as good :-)
Hi Steph - Any movie with James MacAvoy in it is on my must see list!
Hi Cat - It sounds like I need to investigate the movie!
Hi Jackie - thanks so much for suggesting it!
I really enjoyed One Day and I do have a copy of this book which I am going to read when Im in the mood for something more light.
Hi Jessica - that would be the perfect time to read that book.
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